Demchenko A.I. 1
1 South Ural State University (National Research University)
In article the importance of processes of integration at the level of the enterprises forming logistic chains is proved. The author carried out the review of the main forms of the partner interaction used in practice, including at integration within a logistic chain. Classification of logistic chains depending on used forms of interaction of partners is offered. Two classification groups are defined: monoform and multiform logistic chains, are considered mechanisms of formation of partner relationship in them, the assessment of tendencies of their development in the direction of optimization is given. Within the organizational and economic approach offered by the author the category «maturity of a logistic chain» is entered, and also the key parameters which are characterizing a form of interaction of partners and being criteria of its choice are formulated and proved. In article technology and market factors which shall be considered in case of a choice of optimum forms of interaction in a logistic chain are determined, their influence on selection process is proved.